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Cardiff – the NHS needs your blood!

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Cardiff! Blood stocks across Wales are dropping. The Welsh Blood Service are looking for your help!

DID YOU KNOW – ONE BLOOD DONATION CAN SAVE UP TO SIX PREMATURE BABIES???

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TO GIVE BLOOD NOW!

Is giving in your blood? We need to give at least 350 donations of blood everyday to keep up with demand from hospitals in Wales. Did you know that a single donation can be broken down into its different components, so it can be used in various ways? These components all have differing life spans, which is why it’s important that we keep on giving! This is how long different parts of your blood will last after donation…

  • Platelets/White cells – 7 days
  • Red Cells – 35 days
  • Plasma can be frozen for up to two years.

Crazy blood stats, right??

Someone somewhere in Wales needs your help – they need your blood! The process usually takes around 15 minutes, and the Welsh Blood Service always have a full staff of very nice people on hand to accompany you through every part of the process, so there’s no need to be nervous!

Also when you’re done you get to enjoy a cup of squash and a Club! (*other sweet treats are also available, but my personal favourite is a Mint Club, in case anyone’s wondering)…

The Welsh Blood Service aims to have at least seven days worth  of different blood types in stock. As you can see, a couple of different blood types are low …

Blood stock levels 04-05-2021

DON’T DELAY! MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT TO GIVE BLOOD TODAY 🙂

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